78: The Truth About Weighing Scales

In this solo episode of the Female Athlete Podcast, I give our amazing podcast producer Ruby Wyles a big shoutout and recommend you go follow her on Instagram @rwyles_xctf! Today, I dive deep into the topic of scales. I differentiate between food scales and body weight scales and their usefulness, or lack thereof. Both have places for some people and not others: scales are not essential, should not be used daily, and I often recommend clients get rid of theirs. I discuss how my own relationship with the scale has evolved, from an unhealthy obsession with the numbers and daily weigh-ins in my early 20s, to getting rid of the scale and finding intuitive eating when injured years later. I give advice on developing a healthy relationship with the scale, which for most people involves not stepping on it! You don’t need the scale! Tune in to your body and all its amazing functions: numbers cannot tell you anything about that! Personally, I do occasionally weigh myself and am at a place where I view the number objectively without emotion..., mostly! Despite being a sports dietitian, during my recent pregnancy I did find myself getting a bit caught up with the number on the scale. At this point when I was no longer seeing the number as objective data, I got rid of the scale because it wasn’t serving me! I recommend that you do the same! Smash that scale and remember that the numbers you see can’t tell you anything about how amazing your body is or what it is made up of: organs, muscle, fat, blood, water, etc. Finally, I propose listeners question that even if the scale is not hurting you, how is it helping you? Conversely, think about all the ways the scale may be hurting you: emotionally, physically, mentally, socially? What is your relationship with the scale really costing you?  Follow my podcast producer Ruby Wyles on Instagram @rwyles_xctf Rate and review the podcast on all platforms. Share the episodes you like with friends and family.  Tag us on Instagram and we’ll reshare! Reach out with any questions, get in touch, we’re here to help! Learn more about Lindsey's Services and the Team at Rise Up Nutrition: www.riseupnutritionrun.com Worried that you have RED-S? Curious to know how we could help or how you can recover fast?! Download the RED-S Recovery Race & see how you place for more support: www.riseupnutritionrun.com/reds

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As a Sports Dietitian for NCAA, professional, and recreational athletes alike, I know how powerful nutrition can be. I also know how quickly a female athlete can fall into the trap of disordered eating, under fueling, or amenorrhea which severely limits their health and physical potential. That’s why I’m sharing my knowledge of female-specific nutrition, training, body image, and mindset to help you fuel your body to perform at your highest level. Whether you are looking for a competitive edge with your nutrition training and mindset, or looking to overcome harmful nutrition habits and body acceptance, you’ve come to the right place!